Mike Fanucce

Speech Outline

February
10, 2001

Sleep Deprivation

Introduction

Attention MaterialBlame
It On the Light Bulb.College students
and individuals across the country are suffering from a health problem that can
be more detrimental to their health than some forms of cancer.What is it?Sleep Deprivation.

Motivation MaterialPeople are losing sleep daily, in such a
fashion that most have trouble staying awake during work, driving, or even in
class.

Thesis & OverviewSleep deprivation is a serious medical
situation that can harm your everyday life. Today I’m going to explain what
sleep deprivation is, causes for the problem, how to remedy the problem, and
how to test yourself to see if you suffer from sleep deprivation.

(transition)(I will start with a
definition of what sleep deprivation is.)

Thought Pattern:Topical

Body

I.What is Sleep Deprivation?

A.Sleep Deprivation (CancerWEB’s Online Medical
Dictionary) – the condition of being deprived of sleep either under experiment
or under real life conditions, as distinguished from being unable to
sleep.Sleep Deprivation can even effect
acne development, and cause bad hair days.

B.The Cold was thought to be one of the greatest inflictions among
Americans, when it is actually drowsiness.(Stedman, “Tired of being, Tired”)

1.40 percent of American adults admit that their work suffers when they
are sleepy.

2.Even more so, College students suffer more than anyone with odd hours
and periodic naps during the day.

(internal
summary)(In essence, Sleep deprivation
is the simple lack of the required amount of sleep in order to function fully
the following day.)

(internal
transition)(This lack has to be
caused by something, but what?)

1.Disrupting associations with the bed and bedroom, diet troubles, and
mental state all effect the ability to sleep

a.Regular activities in the same room as you sleep in can disrupt and
disturb sleeping patters such as working in the room, watching television, even
sex.

b.Remedies:Before bed take a hot
bath (temperature change causes drowsiness), eat light dinners and have snacks
at least every three hours for maximum energy and minimum fatigue, Drink plenty
of H20.Mental state is another factor,
extreme boredom, and extreme stress can both prevent sleep as well as promote
it.

B.Natural Remedies(Starbuck)

1.Chamomile-Provides soothing comfort
from the aromatic smell, allows peace before falling asleep.When ingested in a caplet form it is a type
of painkiller as well as sleep-inducers.

2.Hops-Yes, what they use to make beer.A mild sedative is used to treat insomnia in its herbal form.Like beer, it can have slight depression
inducing effects.

(internal
summary)(Sleep deprivation is
obviously a complic0ated thing, with an even more complicated solution.)

(internal
transition)(How can you tell if
you have sleep deprivation or a sleep debt.)

III.If you are not getting enough sleep, it can lead to health problems.

C.Sleep Deprivation is one of the main causes for deaths of those who
fall asleep at the wheel of a moving vehicle as well as those who slowly drift
to sleep during a lecture in class.

(internal
summary)(Sleep Deprivation is a
compound entity with ties to many other forms of problems with one’s health.)

Conclusion

UnderviewSleep Deprivation is
condition that effects how well someone functions during the day, and can be
caused by numerous ways.A self-test was
administered so that everyone can evaluate how well one is sleeping, if you are
having difficulty sleeping, evaluate your patterns to find a solution.

Last thoughtif you find yourself falling
asleep during class, at the wheel, or unable to concentrate during the day, try
to get more sleep; it just might save your life.